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Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Sioux Falls, about 3h 45m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 45m
DSMMSPORD

Des Moines to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey3h 45mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Sioux Falls

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Fri06:30 DSM07:51 ORD1h 09m connection09:00 ORD10:15 MSPUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 45m
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DSM Sioux Falls (FSD) MSP
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~4h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
378 km235 miles
Journey time
3h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneMinneapolis vs Des Moines
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
DSM → MSP

Flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Sioux Falls. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 378 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Sioux Falls (FSD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Minneapolis?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).

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